Friends before Battle

Douglas Gross (sunglasses) and Pete Johnson pose for a photo just before the start of the 1987 Daytona Pro Twins Modified Production race. Little did I know when I took this shot that it would be Gross and Johnson battling for the win. If I remember correctly Gross, on a Ducati, chased down the fast-starting Cagiva of Johnson to cross the finish line first, but his bike was later disqualified and Johnson was credited with the victory.

Douglas Gross (sunglasses) and Pete Johnson pose for a photo just before the start of the 1987 Daytona Pro Twins Modified Production race, one in which the two rider would battle each other for the win. (Larry Lawrence photo)

Douglas Gross (sunglasses) and Pete Johnson pose for a photo just before the start of the 1987 Daytona Pro Twins Modified Production race, one in which the two would battle each other for the win. (Larry Lawrence photo)

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